America is divided big time. Americans are a big part of the problem.

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15. Some more opinions about division

I am convinced that it’s potential for harm is overstated and not only that but the division we do have is also overstated.

In other words: We’re not that divided and we could be divided more before it does harm.

I mean division COULD be bad, but I think other social problems have a greater potential for harm and do more harm currently; reactionary ideologies, the alt-right, and state-sponsored fear and bigotry of minorities are some of the most concerning.

I also see unity... people of different colors, sexual identities and orientations, faiths, etc. working together. Every disagreement or deviation is not necessarily “division”.

Lastly, I am afraid “division” is used to quell cognitive dissonance. We’re told we are divided yet we are not divided 51-49 on many issues: ending the war on drugs, GLBTQ rights, choice, etc. There is widespread support according to poll after poll, yet we do not have a government that reflects this. By saying we are divided, we don’t have to deal with the possibility that we have a government that does not truly represent our country.